Recent content by jmak920

I don't blame you for switching to Forster, but; Sometimes a chamfer cutter can raise a barely perceptible burr of steel on the inside corner of the angled cut. This could conceivably grab the bullet and pull on it. Is it possible this happened to you ? Such a burr can be removed with a cone...

I found the same warning with my Redding seating die, with the micrometer adjuster, and do not consider it a problem. Have found no problems so far with around 50 compressed loads with no damage to the die. I think that the only reason they say that is because that die does not have a crimping...

For "general purpose", I like the Nosler 60g partition. Currently using H- BLC2 powder. 28.0 gr yields 2945 FPS m.v. and 1 MOA accuracy. Rifle is AR carbine, 16" brl, 1:8 twist. Note: This load is probably too hot for a .223 chamber. My chamber has been gauged to verify a NATO chamber. Also...

FWIW; I recently bought the Redding die set for my 5.56 (.223), the one that comes with a micrometer adjustment for bullet seating. Have been trying test loads so far with 4 different bullets. Getting into compressed charges now and the seating stem does burnish a ring on the ogive of 2 of them...

Take the seating stem out and check for a sharp edge on the end of the bullet engagement cavtity. You could only need to deburr that a little bit. :)

I dont't believe the mark will cause a problem. However the picture does seem to show significant deformation. But bear in mind that the seating stem in your die has a generic "ogive" profile that hornady provides to hopefully fit most bullets. Any die set you buy will have the same issue...

Thanks,Guys. Good to know. :grin:

I tried some IMR 4350 from a half full 1lb can last used 12 years ago and got 200 fps (cronograph) slower than expected with the Hornady book max load that should have produced 2500 fps in W.348 with listed Horn 200g bullet. Fired 20 rnds with no feeding problems or unusual brass damage...

As it turns out, I have an old .348 Winchester that actually brought home a few Mich. whitetails for me years ago when I could still see open sights. Still like to shoot it but haven't done so since moving on to scoped rifles. You guys got me remembering reading in Ackley's book that he...

I appreciate all the welcome notes from several people. Special thanks to preacher who offered some great tips on .224 dia. bullets that have worked well for him on game heavier than coyotes. For my .223, am working up some loads in LC brass with 60g partitions and 64g bonded PPTs. Just...

This is my FNG way of introducing myself to the forum. Strictly an amateur with some experience reloading starting in the '60's with pistol calibers, because it was the only way I could afford to shoot back then, and gradually got into rifle calibers to support my big game hunting passion...